The 15 Biggest Miami Restaurant Closures of 2025 So Far

Let's not sugarcoat it — this year has been absolutely brutal for Miami's restaurant scene. Since I joined New Times in December 2023 as the Food & Drink editor, I've covered my fair share of closures, but nothing compares to the heartbreak of this year's wave. Nearly every neighborhood has been hit: Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill in Midtown, where I grew up eating spicy tuna rolls with my family and even held my 21st birthday brunch, is gone. So is the lively glam of Villa Azur, the Italian soul of Sardinia in Sunset Harbour, the warmth of Caffe Vialetto in Coral Gables, and the white-tablecloth magic of Osteria del Teatro. Adding to the personal sting: Malanga Cuban Café in Pinecrest, a longtime favorite of my Cuban-American family and a spot that found viral fame during the pandemic thanks to Camila Cabello's love for their croquetas. It was a humble, family-owned gem that brought comfort and community to so many.

And the hits keep coming. In just the span of a month, we lost nearly ten heavyweights — from Michelin-starred EntreNos and modern-Portuguese Sereia to crowd favorites like RedFarm and Ms. Cheezious, the grilled cheese OG that helped define Miami's food truck boom. Even La Mar by Gastón Acurio, a beloved Brickell Key fixture for over a decade, has shut its waterfront doors (although it'll reopen at a new Brickell location in 2026). Whether it was rising rents, building sales, or the relentless cost of doing business in Miami, the reasons vary, but the result is the same: longtime staples have closed this year, leaving so many loyal diners and small business owners distraught.

As gutting as all of this is, it's also a reminder of how quickly Miami's culinary landscape can shift. What we lost this year were more than restaurants; they were neighborhood anchors, family traditions, first dates, and Sunday rituals. And while we'll continue to celebrate the newcomers and raise our glasses to what's next, it's just as important to pause and honor what came before. So here it is: a farewell (and thank you) to the places that fed us, shaped us, and gave this city its flavor.

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Coral Gables restaurant Caffe Vialetto will close on August 17, 2025, after 26 years in business, serving inventive Italian cuisine to longtime customers.

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Caffe Vialetto

Beloved Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto has announced it will close its doors after "26 wonderful years." The team made the heartwrenching announcement to its loyal patrons on Instagram. "After decades of flavor and friendship, we're saying goodbye. To our incredible community, after 26 wonderful years, we are closing our doors at Caffe Vialetto," reads the statement. "What started as a humble eatery has grown into something far greater: a space filled with laughter, memories, and heartfelt moments shared over meals. We're endlessly grateful for your support, your stories, and your appetite. Thank you for making us part of your celebrations, your quiet evenings, and your traditions, and we couldn't be more honored!" The restaurant's final day of service will be on Saturday, August 16.

EntreNos

The Michelin-starred Miami spot held its final dinner service on Monday, June 30, ending its run at Tinta y Cafe. What started as a short-term arrangement turned into something bigger when Michelin recognized their work in 2024 and 2025 with both a One-Star and a Green Star for sustainability. However, according to an Instagram announcement, both businesses have grown to the point where sharing space no longer makes sense.

Finnegan's Road

After more than two decades of pouring pints and building community on Lincoln Road, Finnegan's Road has called last call — for good. The beloved neighborhood bar, known for its loyal regulars and laid-back vibe, shuttered its doors on Friday, March 28, after 25 years in business.

Kush Wynwood and Kush by Stephen's

Two beloved Miami eateries, Kush Wynwood and Kush by Stephen's in Hialeah, are closed, but plans are in the works to reopen. Founder Matt Kuscher says, "Stephen's will be joining Abre Camino Collective, the makers of the Amparo Experience, to bring an experience called 'Stephen's: A Love Story,'" Kuscher says. "Not much I can say right now about Stephen's, except it's not permanently closed. We're keeping the space and the lease, and for now, it's temporarily closed for the season with this intent." "[Kush] Wynwood is in the middle of construction," he adds. "We plan on reopening in the fall of 2025."

La Mar Miami by Gastón Acurio

La Mar in Brickell Key has closed after 11 years, but chefs Gastón Acurio and Diego Oka are looking forward to the future. The hotel and restaurant closed on Saturday, May 31, and the restaurant printed its final check for a guest on Thursday night.

Le Zoo

French restaurant Le Zoo closed in April after nearly a decade at Bal Harbour Shops, making way for China Grill's return. Le Zoo, founded by Philadelphia-based mega-restaurateur Stephen Starr, opened in late 2015 in the space once occupied by French restaurant La Goulue. The restaurant quickly became a favorite among locals and visitors for its service, Parisian-inspired ambiance, and menu, which walked the line between old-school French comfort and Miami indulgence.

Malanga Cuban Café

A favorite of Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, beloved Cuban spot Malanga shuttered its doors in Pinecrest after 13 years. Malanga Cuban Café, a beloved neighborhood restaurant in Pinecrest known for its freshly made croquetas, malanga soup, and savory pan con lechón, has shuttered after 13 years of serving the community.

Ms. Cheezious

Once only a food truck parked outside of the former J. Wakefield Brewing in Wynwood (RIP), the grilled cheese restaurant that became an instant classic in Miami has bad news to share. The sandwich shop announced via Instagram that its last day of service in MiMo was on Thursday, June 12, due to the sale of the building currently housing it.

Osteria Del Teatro

After nearly 40 years of clinking wine glasses, celebrity sightings, and Northern Italian delicacies, the storied Miami Beach Italian institution has closed. "It saddens me to say that as of now, Osteria del Teatro will be closed indefinitely," reads the statement. "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. Through the years, especially last fall, you showed us how much you care about us." Originally opened in 1987 on Española Way, it was the kind of spot where the maître d' knew your name, your drink order, and your kids' birthdays. It relocated to North Bay Village in 2023.

RedFarm

Less than 18 months after opening, Chinese restaurant RedFarm has closed in Coconut Grove after generating initial buzz. The restaurant, popular in New York City for its "Pac-Man Dumplings," pastrami egg rolls, and Peking duck dinner, closed on Sunday, June 29. It seems the restaurant couldn't live up to the hype of its NYC counterpart.

Red South Beach

Named the Best Steakhouse in Miami by New Times in 2024, it's the end of an era for an iconic South Beach establishment that was once synonymous with the neighborhood. Red South Beach, also known as Red the Steakhouse, has closed its doors after 17 years in business along South Pointe Drive in the opulent South of Fifth neighborhood.

Sardinia

After two decades of wood-fired pizzas, salt-baked branzino, and pours from one of the most impressive wine lists on the Beach, Sardinia has closed its doors. The Sunset Harbour staple served its final meal on Father's Day after 20 years in Miami Beach, bowing out with a heartfelt but cryptic farewell on social media: "It's the end of an era."

Sereia

Sereia, the modern Portuguese-inspired restaurant tucked away at the southern edge of the Grove, closed its doors on June 1 for a hiatus. The restaurant announced the news over Memorial Day weekend, leaving fans heartbroken, yet, perhaps, a little hopeful.

Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill

Midtown Miami staple Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill closed on January 31 after 15 years of eclectic dishes and craft cocktails. The popular Miami restaurant paved the way for elevated dining in Midtown Miami, marking the end of an era. The restaurant made the announcement on its Instagram account on Thursday, January 2.

Villa Azur

Villa Azur closed after 13 years in business, ending its run as a South Beach staple for upscale Mediterranean dining and nightlife. The restaurant's final day of service was Saturday, April 12. "After 13 unforgettable years of enchanting evenings, exquisite cuisine, and lasting memories, Villa Azur Miami Beach will be closing its doors," the restaurant wrote on Instagram. "For over a decade, we have been privileged to be a part of your celebrations, gatherings, and special moments."